This date loaf is truly a must-have in your cooking repertoire.
Not only is it the perfect dish for morning or afternoon tea, it’s so easy to
make and tastes absolutely delicious. It is also a great little thing to have
to take as a gift when invited to someone’s home, because just like my mum
always says, you should never arrive empty-handed. Perfect served with tea or
coffee, toasted for breakfast or even as a midnight snack. Enjoy!
What you’ll need
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
60g butter, sliced
1 cup boiling water
1¾ cups self-raising flour, sifted
1 teaspoon bicarb soda
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
What to do
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a loaf tin. Place
chopped dates, sugar and sliced butter in a bowl. Pour bowling water over
mixture, stirring until butter has melted completely. Add sifted flour and
bicarb soda, mixing well. Add vanilla and walnuts and stir until combined. Pour
into loaf tin and bake for 45 – 50 minutes.
Photos by Krissie.